Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)Waseda University

Name

GONZALEZ MORENO, Luis-Millan

Position and Affiliated Institution

Full Professor of Sports Science, the University of Valencia, Spain

Degree

Ph.D. in Exercise Science, University of Valencia

Education and Academic Employment

Research Topic

Throughout these years, I have mainly worked on three lines of research:

The first line of research (and the most recent) − Tracking Technologies and Data Analysis in Protected Recreational Areas − I have explored the integrated use of GPS tracking technologies and advanced analytical methods to study the spatial behavior of visitors in protected areas. My main articles have focused on evaluating the structure and use of trails and routes for activities such as hiking and backcountry skiing, applying mixed approaches that combine graph theory and GPS tracking systems. These works have provided valuable insights into usage dynamics and recreational preferences, contributing to the design of management and environmental conservation strategies. Additionally, I have used social network analysis and segmentation techniques such as self-organizing maps to understand perceptions and discussions about national parks on digital platforms, addressing the integration between tourism research and environmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.

In the second line of research − Physical Exercise and Musculoskeletal Pathology − I have focused on two disabling pathologies: hemophilia and spinal cord injury. In both cases, the research approach has been similar, seeking to apply means and methods typical of sports sciences to carry out primary and secondary prevention. In the selected merits observations, a detailed description can be seen of how both worlds relate, seeking non-pharmacological solutions to disability problems.

In the third line of research − Data Analysis − I have tried to apply advanced analysis methods to different areas of knowledge. Thanks to my programming skills in various languages (such as Matlab and LabVIEW), I have been able to carry out innovative work with biological and biomechanical signals. I have applied advanced mathematical techniques, such as the Fast Fourier Transform and the Wavelet Transform, to problems as diverse as swimming technique, human balance, and judo. Regarding statistical analyses, I have conducted analyses with neural networks, a group of very novel techniques applicable to social sciences. This line of research has been possible thanks to my ability to study multidisciplinary topics related to sports sciences and has required great teaching skills, as the success of this line has often been related to being able to make advanced data analysis understandable to my collaborators.

Fields of Research Interests

• Judo and Combat Sports Training
• Active Urban Mobility and Physical Activity
• Physical Activity and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Outdoor Physical Activity and Nature Sports

Academic Publications

•  Morales, J., Álamo, J. M., García-Massó, X., López, J. L., Serra-Añó, P., & González, L. M. (2014). Use of heart rate variability in monitoring stress and recovery in judo athletes. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 28(7), 1896-1905.
• Morales, J., Ubasart, C., Solana-Tramunt, M., Villarrasa-Sapiña, I., González, L. M., Fukuda, D., & Franchini, E. (2018). Effects of rapid weight loss on balance and reaction time in elite judo athletes. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 13(10), 1371-1377.
• Pellicer-Chenoll, M., Pans, M., Seifert, R., López-Cañada, E., García-Massó, X., Devís-Devís, J., & González, L. M. (2021). Gender differences in bicycle sharing system usage in the city of Valencia. Sustainable Cities and Society, 65, 102556.
• Bielański, M., Korbiel, K., Taczanowska, K., Pardo-Ibañez, A., & González, L. M. (2022). How tourism research integrates environmental issues? A keyword network analysis. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 37, 100503
• Marco-Ahulló, A., Montesinos-Magraner, L., González, L. M., Morales, J., Bernabéu-García, J. A., & García-Massó, X. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on the self-reported physical activity of people with complete thoracic spinal cord injury full-time manual wheelchair users. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 45(5), 755-759.

Other Interests

• Chess: Active member of a chess club, regularly participating in tournaments and team competitions.
• Golf: Passionate golfer, frequently playing in local courses and amateur events.
• Tennis: Enthusiastic tennis player, engaging in friendly matches.

Awards

• Andalusian Society of Sports Medicine. Award for the best publication in a non-Spanish language scientific journal, for the article: Force fluctuations during maximum isometric voluntary contraction… Haemophilia (2007), 13, 65–70.
• SAMEDE Award (Andalusian Society of Sports Medicine) to Research in Sports Medicine Professor José Miguel Fernández Pastor for the article: Time and frequency analysis of the static balance in young adults with… Gait Posture (2011), 33, 23-28.
• Award for the best original work for the study “Effect of balance training on a patient with complete thoracic spinal cord injury” presented at the 8th edition of the IBV (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia) award for functional assessment in the category of best clinical application of biomechanical techniques,
• Special Mention in the 5TH EDITION OF THE AWARDS FOR URBAN PLANNING, MOBILITY, LANDSCAPE, HOUSING, AND ARCHITECTURE with a gender perspective granted by the Generalitat de Valencia to the best academic works, for the article: Gender differences in bicycle sharing system usage… Sustainable Cities and Society, 65, 102556.
• Recognition for the confiHe project awarded in 2008 by Baxter and sponsored by the “Consellería de Sanitat” of the Valencian Community for the initiative titled “Muscular trophism in the hemophiliac patient” for its contribution to innovation and excellence in the field of hemophilia.

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